Secondary Schools and Pupil Referral Units across Monmouthshire are continuing to play an important role at the heart of their communities through the Schools and Communities Together events, which bring young people, schools, families and local support services together in a familiar and accessible setting.

Held in the four secondary schools over the past two years, and this year in the two pupil referral units, the events have helped strengthen local connections by allowing pupils to meet organisations that can support their wellbeing, provide practical advice and raise awareness of the services available to them and their families.  This offer will be extended to parents and residents in the local area in the afternoon at the schools, helping to support the wider community.

With a number of organisations involved in each event, schools will provide a welcoming environment where young people and families can learn about the support available in their community.

The next Schools and Communities Together events are planned for:

• Monmouth Comprehensive, Monmouth – 23 June, 9.00am – 4.30pm
• King Henry 3-19 School, Abergavenny – 2 July, 9.00am – 4.30pm
• Chepstow Pupil Referral Unit, Chepstow – 6 July, 9.00am – 4.30pm
• Chepstow Comprehensive, Chepstow – 7 July, 9.00am – 4.30pm
• Caldicot Comprehensive, Caldicot – 9 July, 9.00am – 4.30pm
• Abergavenny Pupil Referral Unit, Abergavenny – 13 July, 9.00am – 4.30pm

From 3pm onwards, parents, carers and residents are invited to attend, meet the support agencies involved and find out more about the services, activities and advice available for children, young people and families in their area. The events aim to help communities feel better informed about the support available locally and how to access it.

Monmouthshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Education, Cllr Laura Wright, said: “Schools are at the heart of our communities, and these events are an important way of bringing together young people, families and the wide range of services that are there to support them.

“By working together in this way, we can help ensure that children and young people feel connected, supported and able to access the advice and help they need close to home.”

The Schools and Communities Together events form part of Monmouthshire County Council’s wider commitment to supporting children and young people, strengthening partnership working and helping communities access the right support at the right time.

Find out more here: www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/togetherevent/